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Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Terminal (Fixed Term)
Job Profile:
Researcher II
Job Summary:
We are seeking a part-time Researcher to join the CBT+ Clinical Research Trial, a National Institute of Mental Health-funded study examining the effectiveness of combining standardized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with physical exercise or a comparison condition for the treatment of depression.
This position will contribute to the implementation of research protocols and the collection of clinical research data by delivering standardized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to study participants. Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary research team, the Researcher will support study coordination, participant engagement, and protocol adherence. Key responsibilities include systematically assessing depressive symptoms and suicidality outcomes in accordance with established study protocols, maintaining accurate and confidential research documentation, and supporting data integrity and regulatory compliance.
The successful candidate will receive training and consultation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for depression and follow a manualized treatment plan for all sessions.
This part-time position offers a flexible schedule, with participant sessions gradually increasing to approximately 10–15 per week, each lasting 50 minutes, in addition to research team meetings, training, consultation, documentation, and other study-related activities. Preference will be given to candidates with afternoon and evening availability. Compensation is provided for therapy sessions as well as other activities required for this position (e.g., training, consultation, documentation).
Duties:
Provides individual counseling to participants struggling with depressive symptoms.
Evaluate depressive symptoms, including suicidality, in each session.
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
Creates and maintains research records related to therapy sessions.
Participate in a multidisciplinary team.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Maintains secure, confidential research documentation of therapy sessions to support data integrity, protocol adherence, and research compliance.
Collaborates with a multidisciplinary research team to support study coordination and protocol implementation.
Follows protocols to systematically assess depressive symptoms and suicidality outcomes at study visits.
Provides standardized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to participants enrolled in the CBT+ Clinical Research Trial for treatment of depression.
Department:
The Department of Kinesiology is a multidisciplinary department that includes undergraduate programs in Kinesiology, Physical Education, and Health Promotion and Health Equity as well as nationally ranked graduate programs in Exercise and Movement Science, Athletic Training, and Occupational Therapy. Graduates of our programs have gone on to careers as some of the most prominent researchers and scholars in the field, and leaders within their respective professions.
The Department of Kinesiology resides in the UW-Madison School of Education, which is regularly ranked as one of the top Schools of Education in the nation. The School is proud of the outstanding breadth of its programs, with departments in Education, Health, and the Arts. The School views this broad range of programs as a tremendous strength.
Compensation:
Minimum: $75/HR 10-20 hours per week Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Required Qualifications:
Graduate degree in psychology, social work, or mental health counseling or closely related field.
Licensed or licensed-eligible as a mental health provider.
Ability to work onsite at the Medical Sciences Center in Madison, WI.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effectively engaging with participants and collaborating…